Instructional Assistant I

Young World Physical Education; Crab Orchard (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln County Schools Crab Orchard Elementary School in Crab Orchard, Kentucky is seeking an Instructional Assistant I to support a certificated teacher and help monitor student progress in a busy classroom environment.

The role includes tutoring, lesson prep, test administration, record-keeping, behavior support, and basic clerical duties. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED and 64 college hours or Paraeducator Exam completion. Starting date is immediate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED as required by Kentucky law; some experience with children in organized setting.
• Applicants must have at least 64 college hours or provide proof you have taken and passed the Paraeducator Exam.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups and monitor student progress.
• Participate on instructional teams including remediation teams.
• Prepare and organize lessons; administer and score tests per guidelines; assess English proficiency.
• Assist in administering diagnostic tests; record test information.
• Monitor and report student behavior and progress; help with classroom activities.
• Perform routine clerical duties; maintain attendance and classroom records; support teachers.
• Set up work areas, displays, AV equipment and supplies; assist with materials distribution.
• Assist in overseeing students; communicate with parents as needed; participate in meetings and training.
• Ensure health and safety of students following district policies; supervise lunchroom/playground.
• Attend in-service trainings and maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Arithmetic

Grammar

Spelling

Language

Reading

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

64 college hours or Paraeducator Exam

Job description

Instructional Assistant I

Lincoln County School District Crab Orchard Elementary School - Crab Orchard, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Application Deadline: Aug 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASS TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT 1

REPORTS TO: School Principal or Designee

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt

CLASS CODE: 7320

APPROVED: December 18, 2025

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and reports student progress.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Instructional Assistant incumbents assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting and work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
• Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with work as necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records; and assist students with anecdotal note taking as directed.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist in overseeing students; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom, restroom, and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic subjects taught in the district schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using fact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities.
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Print and write legibly.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe and report student behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law and some experience in working with children in an organized setting. Applicants must have at least 64 college hours or provide proof that you have taken and passed the Paraeducator Exam.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $13.23 to $18.56 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Justin Abbott , Principal
• Crab Orchard Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]